On this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura and Priyanka Aribindi sit down with Dr. Laurie Santos, Yale psychology professor and host of The Happiness Lab, to unpack what truly drives happiness and performance at work. In an age of AI and hybrid teams, Laurie argues that happiness isn’t a “nice-to-have,” but a core driver of productivity when workplaces foster belonging, trust, and meaningful connection. The conversation digs into why leaders should design for work–life harmony instead of balance, how to cut down on “pseudo-productivity,” and ways to build psychological safety around AI while giving people the space to stay curious, creative, and fulfilled in their roles.

On this episode of Future Back Drinking, Dr. Athina Kanioura and Priyanka Aribindi sit down with Dr. Laurie Santos, Yale psychology professor and host of The Happiness Lab, to unpack what truly drives happiness and performance at work. In an age of AI and hybrid teams, Laurie argues that happiness isn&rsquo;t a &ldquo;nice-to-have,&rdquo; but a core driver of productivity when workplaces foster belonging, trust, and meaningful connection. The conversation digs into why leaders should design for work&ndash;life harmony instead of balance, how to cut down on &ldquo;pseudo-productivity,&rdquo; and ways to build psychological safety around AI while giving people the space to stay curious, creative, and fulfilled in their roles.

Future Back Drinking – a new podcast series from PepsiCo and TIME– is a masterclass in forward-thinking, from the cutting-edge of innovation. Hosted by PepsiCo’s first Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, Dr. Athina Kanioura, each episode features riveting conversations with industry pioneers, illuminating the technologies and trends that will redefine our tomorrow. Learn from and engage with top-tier visionaries as they uncover the challenges, opportunities, and breakthrough moments encountered in transforming today’s fast-paced world. Future Back Drinking isn’t just a podcast; it’s a journey through the now into the next, served with a twist.​ Ready to see what’s next? Join Dr. Kanioura on Future Back Drinking—where the future starts now.

Future Back Drinking – a new podcast series from PepsiCo and TIME– is a masterclass in forward-thinking, from the cutting-edge of innovation. Hosted by PepsiCo’s first Chief Strategy &amp; Transformation Officer, Dr. Athina Kanioura, each episode features riveting conversations with industry pioneers, illuminating the technologies and trends that will redefine our tomorrow. Learn from and engage with top-tier visionaries as they uncover the challenges, opportunities, and breakthrough moments encountered in transforming today’s fast-paced world. Future Back Drinking isn’t just a podcast; it’s a journey through the now into the next, served with a twist.​ Ready to see what’s next? Join Dr. Kanioura on Future Back Drinking—where the future starts now.

Future Back Drinking with Dr. Athina Kanioura

Future Back Drinking – a podcast series from PepsiCo and TIME– is a masterclass in forward-thinking, from the cutting-edge of innovation. Hosted by PepsiCo’s Global Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, Dr. Athina Kanioura, each episode features riveting conversations with industry pioneers, illuminating the technologies and trends that will redefine our tomorrow. Learn from and engage with top-tier visionaries as they uncover the challenges, opportunities, and breakthrough moments encountered in transforming today’s fast-paced world. Future Back Drinking isn’t just a podcast; it’s a journey through the now into the next. Join Dr. Kanioura on Future Back Drinking—where the future starts now.

Future Back Drinking &ndash; a podcast series from PepsiCo and TIME&ndash; is a masterclass in forward-thinking, from the cutting-edge of innovation. Hosted by PepsiCo&rsquo;s Global Chief Strategy &amp; Transformation Officer, Dr. Athina Kanioura, each episode features riveting conversations with industry pioneers, illuminating the technologies and trends that will redefine our tomorrow. Learn from and engage with top-tier visionaries as they uncover the challenges, opportunities, and breakthrough moments encountered in transforming today&rsquo;s fast-paced world. Future Back Drinking isn&rsquo;t just a podcast; it&rsquo;s a journey through the now into the next. Join Dr. Kanioura on Future Back Drinking&mdash;where the future starts now.